YEARLY HIGH
15.6999 LBP
YEARLY LOW
14.1922 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9558 LBP

2014 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 15.6999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 14.1922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5076 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2679 to the December average rate of 15.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 15.6999 was up 1.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.5090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,849,942 LBP
2013 Average 7,433,412 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,096,123 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 753,819.06 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

15.5802
14.1486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.9526, compared to 14.9590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 1.1217 LBP (High: 15.4464 / Low: 14.3247). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0427 LBP (High: 15.3418 / Low: 15.2991).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1217
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3451 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 15.4609) against the same month in 2013 (average: 15.2997), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1612 (+1.05%).

2014 Avg (April) 15.4609
2013 Avg (April) 15.2997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3082 14.1922 14.2679
February 14.3526 14.2401 14.3063
March 15.4464 14.3247 15.0277
April 15.6999 15.3069 15.4609
May 15.3844 15.2796 15.3274
June 15.3551 15.2881 15.3254
July 15.3418 15.2991 15.3194
August 15.3158 14.8555 15.1067
September 14.8537 14.6794 14.7616
October 14.8212 14.6363 14.7239
November 14.9111 14.6863 14.8410
December 15.1250 14.8544 15.0018